Government to give go-ahead for £1bn defence helicopter deal
The chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.
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"We are pleased that Rachel Reeves has now listened to Unite on this issue. However, it took way too long to get this done, and we still have to question why workers were left in the dark until the 11th hour."
— Sharon Graham , Activist
Key People
John Healey is the UK's Defence Secretary who recently resigned due to concerns over military funding.
Chancellor who announced guaranteed paid work placements for youth.
Roberto Cingolani is the Chief Executive of Leonardo, an Italian aerospace company.
General Secretary of the Unite union.
Leader of the Labour Party and Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras.
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The chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.
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